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Case Study Format General Analysis

The document outlines a case study format for analyzing buildings and sites. It describes analyzing the location, surrounding land use, climatic factors like solar orientation and shadows, spatial organization and circulation. Form analysis examines the building configuration, materials, landscaping, parking facilities, mechanical and electrical systems. Fundamental design principles like green architecture and energy efficiency are also assessed.

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Case Study Format General Analysis

The document outlines a case study format for analyzing buildings and sites. It describes analyzing the location, surrounding land use, climatic factors like solar orientation and shadows, spatial organization and circulation. Form analysis examines the building configuration, materials, landscaping, parking facilities, mechanical and electrical systems. Fundamental design principles like green architecture and energy efficiency are also assessed.

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CASE STUDY FORMAT

General Analysis
Location
Surrounding Land use
Total Site Area
Setback Restrictions
Zoning Restrictions
Approach
Right off way

Climatic Analysis
Solar Orientation
Building Shadows
Building Air space / Air movement pattern
Views & Vistas

Space Analysis
Organisation of Spaces
Relationship between Spaces
Circulation / movement pattern within the site

Form Analysis
Approach
Storeys & Height
Building Configuration
Constructional Systems
Building Cladding & Fenestration type
Structural Systems
Style, element & Characters

User Analysis
User Flowchart
Occupancy Relationship
User activity pattern
Temporal variation in activity pattern
Rating the zone (according to user)

Function Analysis
Spatial Interaction matrix
Space & relationships
Spaced integration diagram for all Floors
Link & Node Diagrams, representing the matrix

Material Analysis
Materials & construction
Walling,Flooring & ceiling Finishes
Interior partitioning
Decorative elements
Lighting
Special finishes such as Soound , thermal, water proof.

Landscape Analysis
Utility of open spaces
Types of plants & trees
Garden Furnitures
Waterbodies & sculptures
Avenues & Boulevards
Street Elements & furnitures
Man made shading devices

Parking Analysis
Peak hour parking
Parking index
Parking Form & Pattern
Movement pattern with right off way
Temporal variation in parking

Service Analysis
Mechanical Services A/c, Fire fighting.
Electrical services
Vertical Transportations- lift, escalators, Conveyors,etc
Water supply & sanitation
Waste disposal

FUNDAMENTAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES & TECHNICAL CONCEPTS

Green Architecture
Energy Efficient buildings
Innovative construction systems
Ecclesiastical Architecture.

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